What to do in August?
August is almost here! A month for enjoying the best events in Mallorca and Menorca: local markets, popular festivals, outdoor concerts, kayaking tours, and so much more! Zafiro Hotels suggests a collection of fantastic activities to help you enjoy your holidays to the full. Keep reading, choose the idea you like best and come and enjoy. We’re here for you!
Index
Markets
Palomera night market: in the charming fishing village of Sant Elm, facing the island of Sa Dragonera.
- WHERE: Avenida Jaume I, Sant Elm (Mallorca)
- WHEN: August 3 and 4 from 6pm to midnight.
- More information: https://www.mercadillosemanal.com/en.islas-baleares/mercado-nocturno-de-la-palomera
Puerto de Alcudia market: in Puerto de Alcudia, this night market has handicrafts, costume jewellery and island-style clothing.
- WHERE: Seafront promenade, Puerto de Alcudia (Mallorca)
- WHEN: every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm
- More information: http://www.alcudia.net/ajuntament/es/Municipi/fires-festes-mercats/
Andratx summer market: a beautiful summer market near the sea.
- WHERE: August 11 and 25 in the Llotja in Port d'Andratx and August 18 in Torrent de Camp de Mar
- WHEN: August 11, 18 and 25 from 6pm to midnight.
Ciudadela Market: visit the Ciudadela craft market with products made by local master craftsmen
- WHERE: Plaza Des Born, Ciudadela (Menorca)
- WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6pm to midnight.
Mahón Vintage Market: choose from a wide range of products with an exciting history.
- WHERE: Mercat des Claustre, Mahón (Menorca)
- WHEN: every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm.
- More information: http://mercatdesclaustre.com/es/
Weekly markets
- Santa Ponsa, every day on the Gran Via Puig de Galatzó in Santa Ponsa (from 7pm to midnight).
- Palmanova, every day on the Palmanova seafront (from 7pm to midnight).
- Muro, every Sunday in Plaza Comte d'Empùries (from 8am to 1pm).
- Valldemossa, every Sunday in the car park of the Valldemossa Tourist Office (from 8am to 1pm).
- Palma, l'Olivar Market. Plaza del Olivar, open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 2:30pm, Fridays from 7am to 8pm
- Sóller, every Saturday, Plaza del Mercat, (from 8am to 1pm).
- Artà, crafts market in the gardens of Na Alcadesa every Tuesday (from 8am to 1pm).
- Calvià, every Monday, Calle Major (from 8:30am to 1:30pm).
- Manacor, every Monday in the Plaza Ramon Llull (from 9am to 1pm)
Music
Pollensa classical music festival: Don’t miss the concerts at this festival in the incomparable setting of the Santo Domingo cloister in Pollensa.
- WHERE: Santo Domingo Convent, Pollensa
- WHEN:
- August 7: Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra at 10pm
- August 21: Accademia del Piacere at 10pm
- August 27: London Philharmonic Orchestra at 10pm
- More information: https://festivalpollenca.com/en/
Deià International Music Festival: the best international music at a number of concerts in Deià.
- WHERE: Son Marroig, Deià
- WHEN:
- August 1: Eleuterio Dominguez Acevedo, piano
- August 29: Alexandra Mazurkevitch (Estonia), piano
- More information: http://www.dimf.com/index.html
Swan Lake: Enjoy this wonderful classical ballet performed by the Moscow Ballet.
- WHERE: Palma de Mallorca Auditorium
- WHEN: August 1 and 2 at 9pm
- More information: http://www.artsmallorca.com/en/event-/ballet-moscu-lago-cisnes
Port Adriano Music Festival: A great schedule of events for the month of August in Port Adriano.
- WHERE: Port Adriano. El Toro, Calvià
- WHEN:
- August 1: God Save the Queen- a tribute to Queen
- August 3: Village People
- August 9: Tony Hadley
- August 14: Nena
- More information: http://portadriano.com/musicfestival/?lang=en
Sport
XVI Ronda Murada Night: Alcudia celebrates the 16th edition of the Camí de Ronda night race. A 7.4km course, part of which runs above the medieval walls.
- WHERE: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Alcudia
- WHEN: August 10 at 8pm
- More information: https://sportmaniacs.com/en/services/inscription/xv-cursa-nocturna-ronda-murada-ciutat-alcudia
Eco-kayaking in Cala Sant Vicenç: A fun kayaking trip around the incredible Cala Sant Vicenç.
- WHERE: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Alcudia
- WHEN: Every Tuesday in August
- More information: http://www.infomallorca.net/index.php?lg=en
Festivals
Sant Bartomeu Festival: horses, donkeys, cabezudos (giant heads), dancing and much more. A traditional experience you really must not miss.
- WHERE: Ferreries (Menorca)
- WHEN: August 23 and 24
- More information: https://www.illesbalears.travel/tourist-resource/en/menorca/events-fiestas-de-sant-bartomeu-de-ferreries
Dance of the Cossiers in Montuïri: Mallorca's most popular traditional dance performed during the Sant Bartomeu festival.
- WHERE: Montuïri (Mallorca)
- WHEN: August 15
- More information: https://www.ajmontuiri.net/en
Moors and Christians Festival in Pollensa: the festival is based around a re-enactment of the 1550 battle between Moors and Christians in which almost all the local people take part.
- WHERE: Almoina Square, Pollensa (Mallorca)
- WHEN: August 2 at 7pm
- More information: http://www.pollensa.com/en/places/to-visit/la-patrona-the-patron-saint-festivities/
Capdepera festival: events, children's activities, music, sports and much more, during the Capdepera festival.
- WHERE: Capdepera, Mallorca
- WHEN: from August 17 to 23
- More information in https://www.ajcapdepera.net/es
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